Billie Jean King Cup Finals moved to Malaga

Malaga will host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November after they were moved from Seville. 

The 12-team women’s competition will occur from 13-20 November at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, the same venue as the men’s Davis Cup Finals.

The Davis Cup Finals begin on 19 November and will take place in Malaga for the third consecutive year.

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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said the change was made at the request of the Regional Government of Andalucia, which partners with the BJK Cup.

Great Britain, who qualified for the Finals by beating France in Le Portel in April, face Germany in their opening match on 15 November.

Canada are the defending champions.

Fans can exchange tickets for the new venue or receive a full refund.

Four teams will receive a bye to the last eight, while the other eight compete for the remaining four places in the quarter-finals.

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